Purchasing Manager

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time-off program

Parental leave policy

Development opportunities

Job summary

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. in Chantilly, VA seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead the Purchasing Department, manage staff, and negotiate contracts with material and labor suppliers to support homebuilding operations.

You will direct budget planning, review subcontractor bids, manage purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery of materials while maintaining cost controls and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or ten years progressive experience in homebuilding with a concentration in Purchasing.
• Ability to oversee staff, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Generates preliminary home budgets and establishes product features and options.
• Negotiates and contracts with subcontractors and vendors for pricing and availability.
• Bids out onsite construction and negotiates subcontractor increases as appropriate.
• Manages rebates from vendors and the complete Purchase Order Process.
• Assists with finding, interviewing, and hiring subcontractors; coaches staff.

Skills

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 10 years purchasing experience in homebuilding

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word processing

Job description

Overview

This role is primarily accountable for managing the Purchasing Department, which includes managing staff and negotiating contracts with material and labor suppliers. Company Overview: Beazer Homes is committed to employee wellbeing and life-work balance, offering development opportunities, a flexible time-off program, and an industry leading parental leave policy.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Generates preliminary home budgets and establishes product features and options
• Negotiates and contracts with subcontractors and other vendors with an understanding of market and delivery conditions as to determine present/future material availability and receipt of competitive pricing
• Bids out onsite construction and negotiates subcontractor increases as appropriate
• Manages rebates from vendors, as needed
• Manages complete Purchase Order Process
• Assists with finding, interviewing, and hiring subcontractors
• Assist the Construction Department with the management of subcontractors
• May Arrange for disposal of surplus materials
• Conducts periodic staff meetings; interviews and hires staff members; coaches and ensures staff receives appropriate training

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or ten years progressive experience in homebuilding with a concentration in Purchasing

Skills & Abilities

• Resolves problems with staff, subcontractors/vendors, or other departments.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Displays excellent verbal and written skills for effective communication
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to adjust quickly in changing environments

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• Should be proficient in computer skills (spreadsheet and word processing preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Typical office environment.

Additional Responsibilities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Additionally, an employee's job duties may change at any time, in the company's sole discretion.

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